Chemistry

Assessment

A Level Chemistry – Two-Year Qualification. AS Level examinations may be taken in the May/June of Year 12 by two papers, both 1 hour 30 minutes in length. Practical skills and knowledge are examined in the written papers. A Level Chemistry is examined in the May/June of Year 13 by three papers, all 2 hours in length. Practical skills and knowledge are examined in the written papers. The course requires a desire to learn and apply new concepts. A willingness to read around a topic and research into the application of new techniques, is essential if success is to be achieved. Assessment work will focus on the application of Planning, Implementing, Analysing and Evaluation in the context of practical investigations.